Definitions

fine arts

NOUN

pure art

Synonyms

WEAK

arts and crafts arts of design beaux arts graphic arts visual arts

Example Sentences

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He completed a master’s degree in fine arts at UCLA, and his work has been featured at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, among others.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

The Victoria & Albert Museum in west London is the world’s largest museum of design, decorative and fine arts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

A talented artist, the young Morris had spent his national service lecturing soldiers in fine arts and had exhibited surrealist paintings alongside Joan Miró.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Upon completion of their bachelor of fine arts degree in May 2025, they joined full-time.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Indeed, except for portraiture, it can be argued that the decorative arts were the fine arts of America.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson